2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone from China

2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone is a polyhydroxy aromatic ketone used in pharmaceutical intermediates and UV absorbers. Under HTS 2942.00.35.00, it qualifies as an other aromatic organic compound with multiple oxygen functions on benzene ring. Classified after simpler ketones due to hydroxy modifications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide substitution pattern verification via HPLC purity certificate

Avoid pharma bulk active claims that trigger Chapter 30 reclassification